C. R. Vijayakumari is an Indian actress in the Tamil film industry from 1953 to 2003.

Vijayakumari debuted under the name Mohana. Subsequently, the name Vijayakumari was chosen. Vijayakumari is known for her ability to convincingly transform herself into the characters she portrays.^{[citation needed]} She is noted for her Tamil diction and dialog delivery. Her acting credits in films includeKumudam,Saradha,Kumgumam,Naanum Oru PennSanthi,Aanandhi,Avan Pithan,Alli,Thedi vantha thirumagal,Pachai Vilakku,Paar Magale Paar,Kaakkum Karangal,Policekãran Magal,Kodimalar, andAalayamani. One of her best performances is as Kannagi in the movie Poompuhar. The film, written by M. Karunanidhi, features the longest dialogue spoken by a female actor till today.^[2][3]

She had a 12-year relationship with actorS. S. Rajendran from 1961 to 1973.^[3] The couple have a son Ravikumar, born in 1963.

• "Vijayakumari Filmography".filmibeat.com. Retrieved5 January 2015.
• C. R. Vijayakumari atIMDb

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